Upton Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Merseyside.

    About Upton Test Centre

    Upton Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Upton, Merseyside. Located at Arrowe Park Rd, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1PF, the centre offers a mix of urban and semi-rural test routes. Candidates can expect to encounter various road conditions, from busy main roads like the A551 and A552 to quieter residential streets. The test routes are designed to assess a driver's ability to handle different traffic scenarios, including roundabouts, crossroads, and pedestrian crossings. Expect to demonstrate your independent driving skills on routes that may incorporate observations of the highway code, adherence to speed limits, and safe execution of manoeuvres. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Merseyside generally sees pass rates around the national average of 45-50%, suggesting a fair but thorough assessment.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Upton

    Finding an earlier driving test at Upton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA’s booking system 24/7 for new test dates and cancellations. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test at Upton. Being prepared to book at short notice is crucial when looking for these cancellation slots to avoid extended delays in taking your practical driving test.

    Pass rate trend at Upton

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Upton, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Upton has improved, moving from 45% to 50% (up 5 percentage points). It peaked at 56% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 45% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 48.6%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 50%
    2023-24 47.6%
    2022-23 48.6%
    2021-22 49.7%
    2020-21 56%
    2019-20 45.7%
    2018-19 47%
    2017-18 49%
    2016-17 51%
    2015-16 49.2%
    2014-15 48.6%
    2012-13 49.2%
    2011-12 49.8%
    2010-11 47.7%
    2009-10 47.5%
    2008-09 45.4%
    2007-08 45%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Upton to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.